fenchol

/ˈfɛntʃoʊl/

Definitions

1. noun

A chemical compound, specifically a monoterpene alcohol found in some essential oils, such as camphor oil, and used as a solvent.

“The chemist used fenchol to isolate the active compounds in the plant extract.”

Synonyms

  • 1-phenylethanol
  • camphor alcohol

Antonyms

  • petroleum-based solvent